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Alcova Reservoir, Wyoming
Where It Sits, and How Deep It Goes
Locator - Wyoming
42.53 degrees N, 106.75 degrees W - Natrona County. State and county outlines drawn from Census boundary data; the lake marker is placed by its Wyoming Game and Fish Department coordinates, not by eye. Schematic - not a survey map.
Depth Profile - Alcova Reservoir
Schematic cross-section drawn to one shared depth scale - not a survey or bathymetric map.
How Alcova Reservoir Stacks Up
- Larger than 96% of the 783 lakes counted in Wyoming.
- The largest lake in Natrona County among those counted.
- Its average depth of 79 ft is more than 7 times a typical shallow Wyoming lake, which averages under 10 ft.
- About 31 miles from Casper, as the crow flies.
Fish Species
Species recorded for this lake. Presence only - no abundance ratings.
Lakes Nearby
| Lake | County | Distance | Surface Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haygood Reservoir | Natrona | 11 mi | 33.42 acres |
| Pathfinder Reservoir | Carbon | 13 mi | 22,000 acres |
| Irene Reservoir | Carbon | 16 mi | 25.87 acres |
| Rasmus Lee Lake | Natrona | 16 mi | 84.75 acres |
| Schnoor Reservoir | Natrona | 16 mi | 84.56 acres |
| Steamboat Lake | Natrona | 17 mi | 126.97 acres |
Straight-line distance between lake centers.
Facts and Figures
Questions About Alcova Reservoir
How Big Is Alcova Reservoir?
Alcova Reservoir covers 2,340 acres in Natrona County, Wyoming.
How Deep Is Alcova Reservoir?
Alcova Reservoir reaches 180 ft at its deepest. Its average depth is 79 ft.
What Fish Are in Alcova Reservoir?
The WGFD lists Brown Trout, Bear River Cutthroat, Kokanee Salmon, Rainbow Trout and Walleye for Alcova Reservoir.
What Is the Largest Lake in Natrona County?
Alcova Reservoir is the largest lake in Natrona County, at 2,340 acres.
Deepest Natural Lakes in Wyoming
| # | Lake | County | Surface Area | Max Depth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deep Lake | Park | 285 acres | 472 ft |
| 2 | Lake Reno | Park | 107 acres | 222 ft |
| 3 | Snowdrift Lake | Teton | 57 acres | 174 ft |
| 4 | Crater Lake | Big Horn | 39 acres | 166 ft |
| 5 | Beauty Lake | Park | 94 acres | 165 ft |
All 120 Wyoming lakes ranked by depth
Largest Lakes in Wyoming
| # | Lake | County | Surface Area | Max Depth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yellowstone Lake | Teton | 84,442 acres | - |
| 2 | Flaming Gorge Reservoir | Sweetwater | 38,888.36 acres | 440 ft |
| 3 | Jackson Lake | Teton | 26,853.22 acres | - |
| 4 | Pathfinder Reservoir | Carbon | 22,000 acres | 192 ft |
| 5 | Seminoe Reservoir | Carbon | 20,000 acres | 200 ft |
All 783 Wyoming lakes ranked by surface area